Sofie (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1992, Sofie is a drama film directed by Liv Ullmann, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. Liv Ulmann's directorial debut also had her co-authoring the screenplay (with poet Peter Poulsen) as based on a Henri Nathansen's 1932 novel about an affluent late 19th century Jewish merchant family in Copenhagen. Ulmann focuses on strong-willed daughter Sofie's progress through life: a love affair with a gentile painter, an arranged marriage , childbirth and ever more fateful challenges.
Who’s in it. Sofie stars Karen-Lise Mynster as Sofie, Ghita Nørby as Frederikke, Erland Josephson as Sofie's Father and Jesper Christensen as Hojby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Sofie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sofie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sofie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sofie (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sofie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sofie worth watching?
- Sofie holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sofie?
- Sofie stars Karen-Lise Mynster, Ghita Nørby, Erland Josephson, Jesper Christensen and Torben Zeller.
- When was Sofie released?
- Sofie was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.